Jewell Dean Harris, age 72, was born on December 28, 1946 to Ervin and Bessie Barnwell Norris in Cumberland County, TN. She passed away August 4, 2019. Jewell was a loving mother and grandmother.

Private family services will be held in Crossville City Cemetery.

Christine Lockhart passed away August 2, 2019 at home in Indianapolis Indiana, at the age of 95 and 11 months.  She is survived by children Cheryl Owens and David (Jody) Lockhart of Indianapolis and Yvonne (Bill) Heckman of Crossville TN., 7 grandchildren, 4 Great grandchildren and one Great- Great grandchild, Two sisters Ida (Evans) Frady, and JoAnn (Marvin) Wyatt, a sister-in-law Maxine Brown, and one brother Luther (Virginia) Brown, many nieces and nephews, and friends.

She is preceded in Death by her husband E.S.”Tom” Lockhart, Parents Owen and Addie Brown, stepmother Lillie Brown, 4 brothers, James, Wilker , Carson and Willard Brown and one sister Manza Goddard all of Crossville.

She was a member of Belleview Church of Christ in Belleville Indiana.

Services will be Wednesday August 7th, 2019 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home Visitation 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and Funeral Service at 2:00 PM. Burial to follow at Linary Cemetery.

Services will be conducted by her Nephew Don Brown.

In lieu of sending flowers please donate to your favorite charity or to your local Hospice.

Long-time Crossville attorney Harry D. Sabine died Wednesday, July 31, 2019, after suffering a massive stroke. A life-long resident of Cumberland County, Sabine was born in Rockwood, TN and raised in the Ozone community in 1941.  He was valedictorian of the Class of 1958 at Cumberland County High School where he began a life of service to his community. Sabine served as a member of the Student Council and as a delegate to the Boy’s State.

He continued his formal education at The University of Tennessee in Knoxville where he received a degree in business administration and earned a law degree.  After a distinguished stint in the U.S. Marines including one tour of duty in Vietnam and service in the Judge Advocate General Corps, Captain Sabine returned to practice law in Crossville in 1968.  He and his wife, Michelle Ann Douglas Sabine, raised their two sons here and together served this community for over 50 years.

Among a myriad of accomplishments, Sabine organized the Scholastic Chess program in Cumberland County schools which brought home 25 state high school championships and two National Junior High Championships. He was a giant of scholastic chess in both his home state of Tennessee and nationally. It was Sabine’s idea to create the quadrennial spectacle known as “SuperNationals”, and he was instrumental in US Chess’ move from New York to Crossville in 2005. He held leadership roles in the Tennessee Chess Association and US Chess in many years of service to both organizations.

Sabine also served three terms as a member of the Cumberland County Commission representing the First Civil District. During his time on the commission, he served on the budget committee and was a promoter of the new library.  He recently completed a term as chair of the trustees of the Art Circle Public Library.

Sabine also served with distinction on the Uplands Retirement Village Board of Directors and held leadership positions with the Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce.

In earlier years, Sabine ably served as Chairman of Boy Scout Troop #172, managing the troop funds and coordinating and chaperoning two major trips, one to the Grand Canyon and one with the Boy Scouts Bahamas High Adventure Sailing Trip.  He was also a member of Crossville Jaycees.

Harry Sabine is survived by his wife Michelle Ann Sabine, his son Jay and daughter-in-law Rose Hamby Sabine, daughter-in-law Toni Sabine, grandson Jordon Hall-Sabine, and numerous brothers-and sisters-in-law as well as nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents and parents-in-law as well as his son Steve.

A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, August 11, at 3 p.m. at the Pleasant Hill Community Church in Pleasant Hill, Tennessee.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Cumberland County Chess Club or the Art Circle Public Library.

Lori L. Ross of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota passed away July 20, 2019, surrounded by her family and friends, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Lori is preceded in death by her parents Bud & Joyce Pilaczynski. She is survived by her husband of 38 years “Jay” Ross, her two sons, Austin and Jaymes Ross, and her two brothers and one sister.

Lori worked at District 199 School in Inver Grove Heights MN.
Lori loved retiring to Crossville TN where she volunteered at the Cumberland County Playhouse, taught and played Pickleball, rode her motorcycle, RV’d with friends, travel and enjoyed her church.

The family is planning a memorial service to celebrate Lori’s life on August 8th at 1:00 PM at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (1461 Sparta Highway Crossville TN 38572). Family and friends are invited.

Lori and Jay were supporters of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and appreciate donations made in Lori’s memory to that organization.

Brenda Sue Smallwood, age 69, was born on August 2, 1949 to James and Pauline Murphy Dennis in Monterey, TN. She passed away on July 21, 2019. Brenda retired from Flower’s Bakery in Crossville, TN. She loved gardening and arts and crafts. One of Brenda’s favorite things were her birds, and they were very important to her.

She is survived by her daughter, Teresa Smallwood; and grandson, Zachary Smallwood.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

Patricia Louise Bartley, age 77, was born on February 8, 1942 to William and Louise Allen in Queens, NY. She passed away on July 22, 2019.

She is survived by her husband, Larry Bartley; children, Bill Dirscherl (Renee), Karen Lancianese (Frank), Larry Bartley, Chris Bartley, Keith Bartley, and Greg Bartley; 11 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; and sister, Carol Brown.

She is preceded in death by her parents; and brother, William Allen.

Family will receive friends on Saturday, July 27, 2019 from 1 to 3 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home with a memorial service to follow.

Michael Shane Williams, age 52, passed away July 17 2019. Shane was born October 6 1966 to Dewey & Linda Evans Williams in Loudon County, Tennessee. Shane was the pastor and Founder of the The Place of Refuge Church in Crossville, TN for 17 years.  Shane was a graduate of Lenoir City High School class of 1984.  He continued his education at The University of Tennessee where he was a member of The Pride of the Southland marching band.  Shane was a fun, devoted, loving Husband & Father to Julie and Isabella and nothing meant more to him and brought him any  more joy than his family and friends.  He never met a stranger and was a total pushover for any kid that ask for anything, especially toys and candy.

Joanne Canelles, age 75, was born on August 26, 1943 to Nicholas and Cleo Kalfakis Anastasakis in Chania Crete, Greece and passed away on July 15, 2019 in Knoxville, TN. She and her husband own Vegas Steak House and Lounge in Crossville, TN. She enjoyed interior decorating and arts and crafts including needlework, drawing and painting, and jewelry making. When outdoors, gardening and landscaping were among her passions, but inside, she loved to cook and entertain. Joanne liked reading, politics and history; and was well traveled with her favorite country being Egypt. She was a lover of Cretan music and dancing. Joanne loved life, giving of herself doing charity work, and if you were on the receiving end of her pranks you knew you were loved.

She is survived by her husband of 49 years, “Jim” Dimitrios Canelles; son- Nick Canelles (Lisa); daughter- Maggie Canelles-Lundholm (Josh King); grandsons- Dimitri and Dominick Canelles, and Alex Lundholm; sister- Keti Anastasaki and brother-in-law- Manoli Tzamariathakis; and many beloved nieces and cousins.

The family will receive friends on Friday, July 19, 2019, at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home from 4 to 8 with a Celebration of Life to follow at 8:00. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to the Memorial Scholarship Fund at Cumberland County Bank.

Karen Nicole Seiber, age 32, was born on September 2, 1986 to Michael Lynn Farr and Melinda Fay Anderson Farr. She passed away on July 5, 2019. Karen loved music, going to the river, swimming, and hanging out with friends.

She is survived by her grandparents, Mary Gibson and James Farr; parents, Michael Lynn Farr and Melinda Fay Anderson Farr; children, Alexis and Caiden Seiber; brothers and sisters, Christopher Farr, Shane Farr, and Brianna Farr; and aunts and uncles, Margie Welch, Rosemary Dishman, Teresa Dishman, Roy Dishman, Sherry Farr, Kay Farr, and Jeff Farr.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Jim Anderson and Marie Farr.

Family will receive friends on Monday, July 15, 2019 from 1 to 3 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services will also be held on Monday following visitation with David Morgan officiating. She will be laid to rest in Crossville City Cemetery.

Joseph Tuttle, age 79, was born on July 30, 1939 to Ezekiel and Laura Owens Tuttle in Claiborne County, TN. He passed away on July 8, 2019. Joseph loved to be outside fishing and hunting.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Elsie Tuttle; children, Joe Tuttle, Tressie Smith (Jeff), Steve Tuttle (Tina), and Robert Tuttle (Jennifer); 14 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; brothers, Esco, Othen, Dewey, and Elvert Tuttle; and sisters, Ruby Norris, Mary Umphrey, and Flossie Umphrey.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Willis and John Tuttle.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, July 11, 2019 from 12 to 2 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services for Joseph will also be held on Thursday following visitation with George Maddox officiating. He will be laid to rest in Crossville City Cemetery.